Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

làm cao

[laːm˨˩ kaːw˧˧]

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) conceited; self-important

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kiêu ngạo, tự phụ

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to refuse based on dignity

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

từ chối dựa trên lòng kiêu hãnh

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What does “làm cao” mean?

(adjective) conceited; self-important

Is “làm cao” formal or informal?

làm cao is generally informal.